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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION EXTENDS HEALTH WORKERS’ VERIFICATION DEADLINE

Sept 4-2026

The Civil Service Commission has extended the deadline for verification of applicant details for the recruitment of 2,600 health workers from September 11 to October 9, 2026, following concerns raised by applicants over the limited time and logistical challenges associated with the exercise.

Civil Service Commission Chairperson Dr. Choolwe Beyani said the verification exercise, which commenced a day later than initially scheduled due to the declaration of September 1 as a public holiday for the Presidential inauguration, was intended to ensure that information captured in the recruitment database accurately reflected the applications received.

Dr. Beyani explained that the exercise would allow applicants to confirm the accuracy and completeness of their personal details, academic and professional qualifications, positions applied for, professional registration information where applicable, and supporting documentation submitted with their applications.

He clarified that the verification exercise was not mandatory, saying applicants who were confident that their submitted information was accurate and complete and had received a ZAMPOST text message confirming that their applications had been dispatched to their preferred districts could choose to forego the exercise without being disadvantaged in the recruitment process.

Dr. Beyani said the Commission had taken the concerns raised by applicants into consideration, particularly the financial and logistical difficulties faced by those required to travel long distances to provincial and district health offices, prompting the extension of the verification period.

He urged applicants who wished to verify their details to take advantage of the extended period and follow the guidance provided through the Commission’s official channels, while calling on Provincial and District Human Resource Officers under the Ministry of Health to provide the necessary assistance.

The Commission Chairperson also disclosed that validation of documents for health worker volunteers was currently underway countrywide following President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive to recruit volunteers, adding that the public would be updated once all the processes had been completed.

Dr. Beyani reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to conducting recruitment into the Civil Service in a fair, transparent, credible and accessible manner, while stating that information on the total number of applications received would be released in due course.

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SECRETARY TO THE CABINET URGES PUBLIC TO VOTE FOR GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS AT AFRICA PUBLIC SERVICE DAY 2026
Secretary to the Cabinet Mr. Patrick Kangwa is requesting members of the public to vote for different Government institutions competing for awards at the Africa Public Service Day Commemoration, being held under the theme: “Enhancing Public Sector Institutions and Empowering Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships to Achieve Universal Water Availability and Safe Sanitation by 2063.”
The award categories are:
• Most High-Performing Public Institution
• Most Accountable and Transparent Institution.
•Innovation and Digital Excellence Award
•Community Champion Award
• Best Exhibitor
The Ministry of Information and Media has been nominated in the Community Champion Award category.
To vote, simply dial *171 # and follow the prompts.
Take note: Voting is free! Voting closes today!

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Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana has attributed the increase in Social Cash Transfer beneficiaries from 616,468 in 2021 to 1,555,840 currently to prudent utilisation of public resources and debt restructuring which created fiscal headroom for social spending, noting that foreign reserves now stand at 6.5 billion United States dollars and that 90 percent of the budget would have gone to debt servicing without restructuring.

The Bank of Zambia has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate from 13.5 percent in the first quarter of 2026 to 13.25 percent for the second quarter of 2026

Zambia Records Positive Progress in the Mining Sector During First Quarter of 2026
This morning, Minister of Mines and Mineral Development Hon. Paul Kabuswe MP held a press briefing to inform the public on the progress made in the first quarter of 2026.
Below are the highlights:
✅ Indicated that the mining sector recorded encouraging performance in the first quarter of 2026, driven by increased investor confidence, mine recapitalization, expansion projects, and Government reforms.
✅ Stressed that Government continues to promote diversification in mining by encouraging investment in gold, manganese, cobalt, nickel, lithium, gemstones, and other critical minerals.
✅ Announced that Copper production declined by 4.27% from 218,308.2 metric tonnes in Q1 2025 to 208,992.66 metric tonnes in Q1 2026.
✅ further, despite the overall decline, large-scale mines increased copper production by 1.8%, showing resilience and improved operational performance.
✅ further more, the Minister indicated that Gold production increased by 13.2%, while cobalt production rose by 9.15%.
✅ Nickel production recorded major growth of 142.75%, indicating increased activity in the sector.
✅ Emerald production increased significantly by 241.41%, reflecting strong performance in the gemstone industry.
✅ Coal production rose by 36.32%, while cement production increased by 8.31%.
✅ Kansanshi Mine recorded a 4.25% decline in copper production due to lower ore grades.
✅ Lumwana Mine increased copper production by 19.2% because of improved mining capacity and operational efficiencies.
✅ Mopani Mine increased production by 4.39%, while Konkola Mine recorded a strong 22.02% increase in copper output.
✅ NFCA production declined by 10.51% due to phased recovery after care and maintenance operations.
✅ Small-scale copper production dropped by 56.04%, mainly because of poor compliance in submitting production reports.
✅ The Minister said that Government will strengthen monitoring and reporting systems in the small-scale mining subsector.
✅ Ferro-silicon manganese production declined by 4.09% due to continued power supply challenges.
✅ Stated that no mining licenses were issued in the first quarter of 2026 because the Minerals Regulation Commission Board had not yet been constituted.
✅ Revealead that Government has now appointed the inaugural Board of the Minerals Regulation Commission on 6th May 2026 to address the licensing backlog.
✅ Assured the nation that all pending mining applications will be processed transparently and efficiently.
✅ Noted that the the Local Content Access System (LOCAS) was operationalized in Q1 2026 to improve implementation and monitoring of local content regulations.
✅ The Countrywide High-Resolution Aerial Geophysical Survey reached 73% national coverage by 11th May 2026.
✅ He said Government expects the aerial survey project to possibly finish earlier than planned, potentially by August 2026.
✅ Zambia Gold Company (ZamGold) purchased 3.65kg of gold from artisanal miners, an 84.36% increase from Q1 2025.
✅ Stressed that Government injected over ZMW 8.5 million directly into the artisanal gold mining subsector.
✅ 237 artisanal mining cooperatives in Southern Province were trained in safe mining methods and environmental management.
✅ The Minister reaffirmed Government’s icommitment to fighting illegal mining activities across the country.
✅ Government aims to see mining sector growth translate into jobs, infrastructure development, increased revenue and improved livelihoods for Zambians.

FDD Provincial Leaders Protest Alleged Marginalisation in Tonse Alliance

Provincial leaders of the Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) have expressed strong dissatisfaction with what they describe as continued sidelining and lack of consultation within the Tonse Alliance, particularly in relation to the BM8 team.

Speaking on behalf of provincial structures across the country, FDD Copperbelt Provincial Chairperson Smart Lungu said party officials at provincial level were frustrated by what they termed unilateral decision-making on critical alliance matters.

Mr Lungu said provincial leaders were concerned that important decisions were allegedly being made without consulting grassroots structures and ordinary party members.

“We are tired of being ignored and sidelined on critical matters within the alliance,” he said.

He alleged that some alliance members appeared to be receiving preferential treatment, leaving long-serving FDD members feeling excluded from key processes.

Mr Lungu further raised concern over the adoption process for parliamentary, mayoral and councilor candidates, claiming that some members affiliated to the BM8 team were allegedly being assured of adoption positions before the alliance leadership formally concluded deliberations.

“As an SPV, it is expected that our colleagues from the BM8 team would consult us on major issues such as the adoption process, but it appears they already have everything figured out,” he said.

The provincial leadership has since called for a transparent, free and fair adoption process devoid of undue influence.

The officials also urged the FDD leadership to push for what they described as a “quota system” in the allocation of seats within the alliance to ensure equitable distribution among partner parties.

“No one partner in a partnership must be seen to enjoy the lion’s share in the allocation of parliamentary, mayoral and councilor positions,” Mr Lungu said.

The provincial leaders warned that they would not remain silent while what they termed as loyal and long-serving party members were allegedly being sidelined in favour of “political tourists.”

They further called for an immediate review of the party’s engagement with its Tonse Alliance partners, particularly the BM8 team, while reaffirming their support for FDD president Chifumu Banda.

ZAMBIA, GUYANA DEEPEN BILATERAL TIES THROUGH STRATEGIC MEDIA AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION
On the sides of the World Press Freedom Day Conference, the Minister within the office of the Prime Minister in Guyana in South America Mr. Mccoy Kwame paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson Hon.Cornelius Mweetwa MP
Below are the highlights:
MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND MEDIA HON.CORNELIUS MWEETWA
✅️ Reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the Cooperative Republic of Guyana following a courtesy call by a high-level delegation from the South American nation.
✅️ Described the decision to establish an embassy in Guyana, as a critical step towards consolidating long-standing diplomatic relations between the two countries.
✅️ Noted that while Zambia and Guyana have enjoyed warm ties for many years, the opening of a Zambian mission in Guyana signals a shift towards deeper engagement, particularly in economic cooperation and knowledge exchange.
✅️ Zambia is keen to leverage its presence in Guyana to enhance trade, investment, and sectoral collaboration, including in the information and media space.
GUYANESE MINISTER
✅️ Conveyed greetings from President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two nations.
✅️ Commended Zambia for establishing an embassy in Guyana and emphasized the need for countries to increasingly rely on each other through shared best practices, especially in governance and economic development.
✅️ Said Guyana is committed to deepening and sustaining our relationship with Zambia for mutual benefit.
✅️ Further noted similarities in governance systems and operational frameworks between the two countries, particularly within the information sector, and expressed interest in expanding collaboration through exchange programmes and technical cooperation.
✅️ The two sides also discussed opportunities to learn from each other’s local content policies, with Zambia expressing interest in Guyana’s advanced framework that promotes greater participation of citizens in economic activities linked to foreign investment.
✅️ The meeting further revealed plans for broader inter-ministerial engagements, with Guyana indicating that Ministers responsible for Education, Home Affairs, and Labour are expected to visit Zambia in the near future to strengthen cooperation across sectors.
✅️Reiterated that the growing partnership between Zambia and Guyana reflects a shared vision of advancing economic growth, safeguarding sovereignty, and fostering mutually beneficial relations.
✅️ The courtesy call marks another milestone in Zambia’s foreign policy agenda aimed at expanding international partnerships and promoting sustainable development through strategic alliances.